Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures…
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G.O.P. Bid to Target Transgender Athletes Falls Flat in the Senate
In moving to bar transgender women and girls from women’s and girls’ sports, Republicans sought to…
Continue ReadingDeferring to Trump, G.O.P. Lawmakers Resist a Public Accounting on Iran
Nearly three weeks into a war that polls show is unpopular, top Republicans have yet to…
Continue ReadingMullin’s Softer Tone at Hearing Underscores G.O.P. Shift on Immigration
The senator sounded a warmer and fuzzier tone at his D.H.S. confirmation hearing than President Trump…
Continue ReadingWhy a G.O.P. War Powers Hawk Was a No on Reining Trump In on Iran
Many Republicans deferred almost unquestioningly to President Trump after he began a sweeping military offensive in…
Continue ReadingTalarico Triumphs as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: 6 Takeaways from Texas
James Talarico won the state’s Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff…
Continue ReadingIn Republican Win, Supreme Court Retains G.O.P. District in New York
A Republican congresswoman had asked the justices to preserve her New York City district, despite a…
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Anti-Muslim Comments by G.O.P. Congressman Reflect a Rising Trend
On Capitol Hill and in Nashville, comments by Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee have sown division…
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